Monday, January 24, 2005

Texas, Revolution and the republic

Unrest throughout Mexico, including Texas, resulted in a coup by Antonio L�pez de Santa Anna, who assumed the presidency in 1833. Texans, hopeful for relief from restrictive governmental measures, supported Santa Anna. Austin expected a friendly hearing about these grievances but instead was imprisoned in Mexico City for encouraging insurrection. He was freed in 1835 and

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